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Category: Franschhoek

Sip, Savour, & Celebrate: Backsberg Elevates Easter With The Perfect Merlot And Chocolate Fusion
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Sip, Savour, & Celebrate: Backsberg Elevates Easter With The Perfect Merlot And Chocolate Fusion

This Autumn, Backsberg Family Wines takes indulgence to new heights with the perfect pairing of their Plum Valley Merlot and […]

Leopard’s Leap | Around The World With Leopard’s Leap – May In Maputo
May 27, 2024 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Leopard’s Leap Wines

Leopard’s Leap | Around The World With Leopard’s Leap – May In Maputo

Leopard’s Leap is situated in one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine regions, Franschhoek Valley. Surrounded by mountain vistas and […]

GlenWood Chardonnay – Timeless Elegance
May 22, 2024 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt GlenWood Vineyards

GlenWood Chardonnay – Timeless Elegance

This year marks a major milestone for GlenWood Vineyards, as 40 years ago owner Alastair Wood, purchased the land, with […]

Lunch Extravaganza at Protégé with La Motte
August 22, 2023 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt La Motte Wine Estate

Lunch Extravaganza at Protégé with La Motte

Shiraz exudes an irresistible charm that brightens the season. During winter not only does red wine take center stage, but […]

Backsberg Continues To Pioneer Carbon Neutral Wine Farming, With Best In Class ‘PAS 2060:2014’ Verification
June 28, 2023 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Backsberg Continues To Pioneer Carbon Neutral Wine Farming, With Best In Class ‘PAS 2060:2014’ Verification

Backsberg Family Wines, a winery with a rich heritage spanning over a century, remains steadfast in its philosophy of providing […]

Backsberg’s Patriarch Carbernet Franc & Father’s Day
June 17, 2023 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Backsberg’s Patriarch Carbernet Franc & Father’s Day

Discover the ultimate gift to celebrate Father’s Day and unlock the essence of luxury with The Patriarch Cabernet Franc from […]

Discover Wildeberg in the Franschhoek Valley
May 16, 2023 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Wildeberg Wines

Discover Wildeberg in the Franschhoek Valley

Wildeberg is set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in the Franschhoek valley. The vineyards are surrounded by rolling […]

Pierre Jourdan Day
December 14, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Haute Cabrière

Pierre Jourdan Day

Join Haute Cabrière on Thursday, 22 December 2022, in their annual celebration of their founding Huguenot, Pierre Jourdan, with a […]

Haute Cabrière | Memorable Experience in Franschhoek
November 20, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Haute Cabrière

Haute Cabrière | Memorable Experience in Franschhoek

Haute Cabrière, the family-run winery and home of Pierre Jourdan, overlooks the majestic and breathtaking views of the Franschhoek wine […]

Leopard’s Leap | South African Table
August 7, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Leopard’s Leap Wines

Leopard’s Leap | South African Table

“Drinking Good Wine with Good Food in Good Company is one of life’s most civilised pleasures” – Michael Broadbent South […]

Backsberg With A New Look
July 11, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Backsberg With A New Look

Revitalised and reimagined, Backsberg has re-launched their brand, cellar and brand home. Now situated in Franschhoek, wine lovers can enjoy […]

Backsberg Family Wines Re-Launch
July 2, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Backsberg Family Wines Re-Launch

What an amazing re-launch of Backsberg Family Wines! The new cellar, packaging upgrade and brand home is nothing but spectacular. […]

Truffle-infused decadence for your winter dining bucketlist!
May 23, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Truffle-infused decadence for your winter dining bucketlist!

Renowned the world over as ‘black gold’, the culinary delicacy of fresh truffles is often a hot topic for conversation […]

Go Dark this winter with first vintage of Paserene’s broody Syrah
May 22, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paserene Winery

Go Dark this winter with first vintage of Paserene’s broody Syrah

Spirit of free creativity shines in latest offering from Franschhoek winery The boutique Franschhoek winery Paserene’s first release of Dark […]

Atlas Swift Premium Wines | For The Love Of Chardonnay
April 17, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Atlas Swift Wines

Atlas Swift Premium Wines | For The Love Of Chardonnay

Wine farms are very much an experience. Be it the quality of wines, the different regions setting a beautiful scenery, […]

Franschhoek Mystery Weekends – a must for your bucket list
February 26, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

Franschhoek Mystery Weekends – a must for your bucket list

Imagine an all-inclusive winelands getaway, where your weekend has been meticulously planned for you from check in to check out. […]

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